This year’s “Dyutsazun (Hero)” annual army competitions—which test the all-around skills of Armenia’s military servicemen—had kicked off on May 25, and the final round of these contests was held on Saturday. 

The event was observed by the Minister of Defense, Seyran Ohanyan; Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, Colonel General Yuri Khachaturov; the First Deputy Minister of Defense, Davit Tonoyan; and several other senior officers.

The best soldiers were selected as a result of the final-round competitions, and Defense Minister Ohanyan handed them symbolic black berets. The “heroes” will have the right to wear these berets for one year, until the next army competitions.  

In addition, a monthly bonus payment is set for the military servicemen who are declared winners in the “Dyutsazun” annual competitions of the Armenian Armed Forces.